Except for charitable organizations duly permitted in accordance with this chapter and other applicable law, no person shall stand in or beside any public road or right-of-way to stop, impede, hinder, or delay the progress of a vehicle or to otherwise interact with the occupants of any vehicle on any public road or right-of-way, for the purpose of soliciting the purchase of goods, merchandise, or tickets or for the purpose of soliciting contributions for any cause, and the only question of law and fact in determining guilt under this section shall be whether goods, merchandise, or tickets were tendered or offered for sale or whether a contribution was solicited.
All charitable organizations, as defined in N.J.S.A. 45:17A-20, which desire to solicit such contributions in roadways located in the Township of Quinton shall file an application for a permit with the Quinton Township Committee. This application must be submitted a minimum of 90 days, suggested 120 days, prior to the planned event date for the fundraiser. The application is required for the purpose of specifying the following information:
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Name and tax identification number of applicant organization;
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Address of applicant organization;
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Telephone number of applicant organization;
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Contact person for applicant organization, including name, address, and day and evening telephone number;
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Specific location(s) of proposed charitable solicitation;
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Date(s) and time of operation of proposed charitable solicitation; any potential rain or inclement weather substitution dates must also be listed on all applications to the municipal, county and state government organizations;
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If the request involves a county roadway, the request shall include a copy of an authorization from the Salem County Board of Chosen Freeholders to permit the charitable solicitation;
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If the request involves a state roadway and/or highway, the request shall include a copy of the New Jersey Department of Transportation Application for Highway Occupancy (MT-120A). The applicant will need to submit this application to the New Jersey Department of Transportation after the necessary Quinton Township approval(s) and Salem County Board of Chosen Freeholders approval is granted. The New Jersey Department of Transportation requires this application to be submitted a minimum of 45 days prior to the date of the requested fundraising event. Fee(s) associated with the application to the Department of Transportation are the obligation of the applicant.
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The applicant shall provide a list of all proposed safety regulations, safety devices and training for individuals who shall participate in the charitable solicitation and/or a report as to the procedures to be used to ensure the safety of the members of the public who will be traversing the roadways within the Township of Quinton.
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A certificate of insurance issued by an insurance company duly licensed in the State of New Jersey. The certificate of insurance must provide general liability insurance in an amount of not less than $1,000,000. The Township of Quinton shall be listed as an additional insured on the certificate and an endorsement to the insurance policy.
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A signed, dated and notarized release and indemnification agreement, signed by the organization sponsor or responsible party, legally binding the organization participant, which shall release and agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Township of Quinton, County of Salem, State of New Jersey, its agents, servants, employees and elected and appointed officials from any and all liability of any kind from injury or physical harm, including death and damage to property occurring from or alleged to arise out of the event.
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A signed and dated certification signed by the organization sponsor or responsible party stating that no person under the age of 18 years of age will be permitted to engage in any coin drop activity within a public right-of-way.
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If the event is planned on a state roadway or intersection that is controlled by the New Jersey Department of Transportation, the application requires a minimum of 45 days review at the state level for any application for highway occupancy. The Township establishes the recommended submission of the completed paperwork 120 calendar days prior to the planned event date. No applications will be accepted if the event is within 90 calendar days of the application date, as there are several approvals required before submission to the Department of Transportation.
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In the event that the proposed location for a coin drop is requested for a roadway which is solely maintained by the Township of Quinton, the applicant will need to submit the necessary applications a minimum of 60 calendar days prior to the planned event.
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The application shall first be submitted to the New Jersey State Police for review and approval prior to being sent to the Township of Quinton for review and approval.
No permits will be granted by the Township of Quinton for more than one event, three consecutive days maximum, per calendar month, per location for any organization.
No approved event shall be permitted for longer than three consecutive days.
No permits shall be granted by the Township of Quinton for more than a maximum of two solicitations per calendar month at a specific location. The coin drops events shall not be scheduled on back-to-back calendar weeks. Permits may be granted on a first-come, first-serve basis.
All approved solicitations shall be conducted only during daylight hours and shall commence no earlier than 9:00 a.m. and be concluded no later than 6:00 p.m.
No solicitations shall be conducted on State Route 49, intersecting roadway, or state-controlled intersection within the Township of Quinton without approval from the New Jersey Department of Transportation for the specific date.
No applicant or organization seeking permission for a coin drop will use any individual under the age of 18 years to perform any function or task associated with the said charitable solicitation in any roadway.
Upon filing of a complete application and completion of the required review by the New Jersey State Police, the applicant shall present the application to the Quinton Township Committee a minimum of 90 days prior to the proposed coin drop for its review and consideration, after which the Township Committee shall grant or deny the applicant's request by resolution. In the event the applicant's request is approved, the Township resolution shall be forwarded by the applicant to the state and/or county for their necessary approval. In the event that the coin drop is approved for a roadway which does not intersect or fall within the jurisdiction of the county or state, the resolution shall serve as the final approval for the coin drop. The applicant shall follow and abide by all conditions imposed in the resolution adopted by the Township of Quinton Committee.
Any charitable organization requesting authorization from the Township of Quinton for said charitable solicitation shall comply with all the terms and conditions of N.J.S.A. 39:4-60 and N.J.A.C. 16:40, as same may be amended and supplemented.
Any charitable organization that is granted municipal, county, or state approval for solicitation understands that at any point prior to the event, during the event, or for future events, the Department of Transportation, Salem County official, Quinton Municipal official, or any law enforcement officer can order the charitable organization to cease operations based upon, but not limited to, roadway issues, public safety concerns, weather conditions, or traffic conditions. This cease order does not transfer any liability or exposure to expenses to the official who is delaying or revoking the coin drop event.
Any person engaged in solicitation activities found guilty of violating a provision of this article shall be liable for a fine not to exceed $100 for each day of such violation. Tickets may be written by the New Jersey State Police under N.J.S.A. 39:4-60 and heard at the Mid-Salem County Municipal Court.
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Solicitation shall only be permitted at signalized intersections during daylight hours.
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Solicitation may not stop or impede vehicular or pedestrian traffic. Traffic must be stopped before solicitation can begin, and cease when traffic resumes movement. Flagmen are not permitted to be utilized to control or regulate traffic movement.
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Signs and traffic control devices must be in accordance with the latest edition of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices. Signs advertising the solicitation may be placed approximately 500 feet in advance. Signs must be temporary, breakaway, and a maximum of 16 square feet.
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Only adults over the age of 18 shall be allowed in the roadway.
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Adults soliciting in the roadway, or within 15 feet of the roadway, must wear properly sized, ANSI 107-2004 ( or later) Class 2 or 3 high visibility apparel. Wearing non-ANSI approved apparel will be reason for immediate cessation of the event. Children may be present but must be at a safe distance and location from the street. Decisions of the New Jersey State Police will be final in determining the safe location.
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Solicitors shall be trained on safely working in traffic and any special provisions of the solicitation permit.
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Solicitors may not harass the motorists or public.
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Solicitors shall not consume or be under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
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The solicitor will be responsible for cleaning any debris from the solicitation site within two hours of the end of solicitation.